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Boston Globe - Entertainment

chris vognar review - In 'Rise of the 49ers,' a look at the NFL's other dynasty through the eyes of someone who'd know: Tom Brady - Brady, a 49ers superfan is his youth, executive produced the docuseries, which examines the Niners' championship runs, quarterback controversies, and '80s milieu.

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don aucoin notebook - With the nation convulsed, a sharper take on Trump is needed in James Austin Johnson's 'SNL' impersonation - Johnson's work is technically proficient, but the writing often leaves the impression that the president is simply someone's dotty uncle.

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Who should (and will) win big at the 2026 Grammy Awards -- Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny are among the top contenders for the evening's highest honors. But who will ultimately take home the Grammy gold?

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Your guide to the most exciting parts of the 2026 Grammy Awards

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Inside a tech company's secretive plan to destroy millions of books

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Winter Arts Guide - 50 fun things to do in and around Boston this winter - Whether you're a fan of Monet or the Dropkick Murphys, our Winter Arts Guide has something for you.

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Odie Henderson: Rachel McAdams sends for help, plus more winter movies

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Chris Vognar: 10 new and returning shows to watch this winter

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Read more stories from our Winter Arts Guide

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Smithsonian Asian art museum to return three stolen bronzes to India -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is returning to the Indian government three bronzes after research indicated that the objects were removed from their original sites illegally.

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Rose Byrne named Hasty Pudding's 2026 Woman of the Year -- The accolades keep coming for the "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" star.

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Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis' -- Springsteen said that he wrote the song over the weekend and released it in response to a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

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Noah Kahan announces fourth album 'The Great Divide' -- The singer's new LP arrives April 24, and the first single is due out Jan. 30.

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THE TICKET - Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond - Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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New Elie Wiesel documentary reminds us why we must bear witness -- Wiesel is the focus of a new "American Masters" documentary, "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," airing Tuesday on PBS.

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'Henry David Thoreau' argues the writer was more than his most famous work -- The new PBS docuseries, narrated by George Clooney and with Jeff Goldblum voicing Thoreau, delves into Thoreau's life.

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Cristina Rivera Garza confronts the past in her latest genre-bending book

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Onstage and in her new special, Janet McNamara wants to win you over

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Nigella Lawson joins 'The Great British Baking Show' as a judge

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Prepare to attend your first music festival of 2026: Something in the Way Fest

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To Sudan Archives, the violin is a 'voice' — and a foundation for vulnerable pop

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MFA tells ranks to brace for layoffs, citing sustainability concerns

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Marian Goodman, eminent New York art dealer, dies at 97

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Who will line up to see 'Melania,' Amazon's $40m film about the first lady? So far, not many people.

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Gronk talks Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, shares Patriots Super Bowl prediction on 'The Tonight Show'

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MFA in Boston cuts jobs as it faces budget deficit of millions

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In Oscar-nominated 'Arco,' future worlds have lonely fears, wild imagination — and a tender heart

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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership

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When a confession was a blueprint for resistance

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In Sarah Bruni's 'Mass Mothering,' love and care in a time of grief and fear

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'It's sickening to watch': Kimmel, Stewart, and more late-night hosts react to shooting of Alex Pretti

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Hasty Pudding postpones Woman of the Year ceremony and parade

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Jodie Foster leads an all-star French cast in 'A Private Life'

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